Debbie Smith Act of 2023
This act reauthorizes through FY2029 the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program. The program provides grants to state and local governments to improve and expand the collection and analysis of DNA evidence, including evidence in sexual assault kits.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-250.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 200.
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5677-5679)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1105.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5710-5711)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 643). (text: CR H5677)
Roll Call #643 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 643). (text: CR H5677)
Roll Call #643 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5147)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 118-72.
Became Public Law No: 118-72.
Enacted as Public Law 118-72
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